Media Release - Hobart Chargers Men and Women's Boards Combine
Released by Steve Old, President, Hobart Chargers Basketball Club - 22 July
The Hobart Chargers Basketball Club have resolved going forward for the 2011 season that both the
Chargers and Lady Chargers boards will combine to become one board in control of both teams.
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Chargers' Crashing Halt
Adam Smith - The Mercury - 23 August
HOBART'S giant-killing run on the road through the SEABL finals has come to a crashing halt in
Geelong, with the Supercats overpowering the visitors in the South Conference grand final on
Saturday night.
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Rebound Spurs Chargers
Adam Smith - The Mercury - 21 August
One of the darkest hours in Anthony Stewart's basketball career has proven to be the catalyst
that has driven Hobart into the SEABL South Conference grand final against Geelong tonight.
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Long Wait Test of Nerves
Adam Smith - The Mercury - 19 August
Our very own Chuck Long lived every father's dream - and every sportsman's nightmare -
waiting for the birth of his baby girl Brienne on Saturday night. Long missed Hobart's
preliminary final clash with Nunawading. Watching the game unfold via the SEABL website,
the American import was a bundle of nerves hoping his teammates could get over the line,
while also waiting for Brienne to pop her head into the world. "Brienne was born at 10.56pm,
it was a great joy and nothing I have ever experienced."
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Hobart Chargers Into Final
The Mercury - 15 August
The Hobart Chargers won through to next weekend's SEABL grand final with a courageous 79-72 win
over the Nunawading Spectres in the Southern Conference preliminary final in Melbourne last night.
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Chargers Lock In Star Guard
Adam Smith - The Mercury - 12 August
The Hobart Chargers have locked in arguably their most important asset for 2011, with point guard
Tiri Masunda yesterday announcing he has signed with the club for another SEABL season.
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Win Keeps Chargers Alive
Brett Stubbs - The Mercury - 9 August
The Hobart Chargers road trip to SEABL glory remains alive after a comprehensive 20-point victory
over Sandringham at Sandringham on Saturday night.
The Chargers trailed by as much as 12-points during the first half, but fought back to take a six-point
lead at half-time before dominating the second half on way to a 90-70 win. It was a complete team
performance by the Chargers, but there were some individual standouts.
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Chargers Seek Redemption
Adam Smith - The Mercury - 6 August
This week has been one of Anthony Stewart's worst in his time with the Hobart Chargers, but the
veteran playing-coach has vowed to pick his side off the canvas for tomorrow night's cut-throat
final against Sandringham in Melbourne.
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Young Guns Need To Fire
Adam Smith - The Mercury - 5 August
Hobart's record of delivering at SEABL finals time is well known but if the Chargers are to remain alive
after this weekend, the next generation will need to stand up. The Chargers head to Sandringham
Saturday night for an elimination final after blowing an opportunity to secure a double chance and
home final last Friday against Ballarat.
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Chargers Begin Tough Task
Anthony Stewart - The Mercury - 4 August
> Last Wednesday we launched our Building a Caring Community program, formed by the Hobart
Chargers, Huonville High School and the school chaplaincy, which aims for societal change and significant
cultural transformation in our communities, including schools.
> THE season draws to a close and our finals bid begins on Saturday against the Sandringham Sabres
in Melbourne, with the loser eliminated.
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Chargers Crash in Upset
Adam Smith - The Mercury - 31 July
Hobart is going to have to do it the hard way if it is to challenge for the SEABL title after crashing to
a disappointing loss to Ballarat at Aurora Sports Centre last night.
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Hobart Set for Top Two Finish
Adam Smith - The Mercury - 30 July
In a season punctuated by plenty of highs and disappointing lows, Hobart will roll the dice one last
time tonight in a bid to secure a SEABL top-two spot in the South Conference.
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Thriller but Ladies Winless
Adam Smith - The Mercury - 26 July
THE Lady Chargers appear destined to finish their inaugural SEABL season without victory after
suffering a heart-breaking 43-42 loss to Frankston on Saturday night at Aurora Sports Centre.
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Stewart Leads Hobarts Charge
Adam Smith - The Mercury - 24 July
The hot hand of playing-coach Anthony Stewart helped guide Hobart to a tough basketball
victory last night.
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Chargers to Stay Focussed
Adam Smith - The Mercury - 23 July
Staying sharp against the cellar-dwellers is always tough, but the Hobart Chargers will draw on the
experience of their last encounter with Albury-Wodonga when the two teams meet again at Aurora
Sports Centre tonight.
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Sweet Smell of Success
Anthony Stewart - The Mercury - 21 July
After last weekend's results the Hobart Chargers will play finals basketball for the fifth year running.
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Around the World on a Wing and Flair: Brandon Polk
Kane Young - The Mercury - 18 July
When he was a teenager with dreams of making it in the high-pressure, big-money world of US
professional basketball, Hobart Chargers import Brandon Polk played against future NBA all-stars
Chris Bosh and Amar'e Stoudemire both of whom signed new long-term contracts this month worth
about $20 million per year.
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SEABL News
Video - Top 5 Plays - Hobart Chargers v's Ballarat Miners
Check out the top 5 plays of the night from the Chargers and the Miners clash in Round 18.
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Anthony Stewart - SEABL Player of the Week
Check out the top 5 plays of the night from when the Miners and the Chargers clashed in
Round 18. Hobart Chargers playing coach Anthony Stewart produced a game MVP performance
on Friday night in Bendigo to lift the Chargers to a confidence boosting 95-92 win. Stewart
recorded 31pts@45%, 4 rebounds and 5 assists and was deadly from behind the three point arc,
connecting on 9 attempts. Read More SEABL TV - Watch a post game wrap with Anthony Stewart
In this week's post game wrap, Anthony Stewart gives an insight into the Hobart Chargers current 7
game winning streak against quality competition including Sandringham, Knox and Bendigo. Anthony
delves into the mindset of his team indicating what they are trying to achieve on and off the court.
He previews the teams build up to finals and touches on how last years exit from the playoffs is
motivating his side this season. Watch Now
SEABL Round 19 'Call to Arms'
The SEABL has announced that Round 19, between July 22 and July 25, will be promoted as the
'Call to Arms' round. 'Call to Arms' is a Cancer Council campaign that aims to raise awareness and
funds to fight cancer in men. The campaign started when Essendon Football Club wore yellow armbands
in a show of support for team mate Adam Ramanauskas who was undergoing intensive cancer treatment
at that time. Adam made a remarkable recovery that culminated a return to elite level sport.
To support the Terry White Chemists Hobart Chargers ‘Call To Arms’ SEABL match, come along to Aurora
Stadium on Friday 23rd July. Players will wear yellow arm bands in support of the cause and a collection
will be held during the game to assist in a cure for mens' cancer. Come along and show your support –
tip off 8pm. Visit http://www.calltoarms.com.au/ for more information.
Ahead of this weekends fixtures, SEABL players united in support of the 'Call to Arms' round.
Click Here to view SEABL 'Call to Arms' commercial.
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